Project Controls Manager

Vopak Netherlands; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Vopak North America seeks an experienced Project Controls Manager to elevate project execution for Growth Projects across the US and Canada. You will implement cost control, scheduling, and benchmark-level controls while producing routine status reports and analytics.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, strong data analytics, and Monte Carlo capabilities, with English fluency and the ability to travel domestically (10–15%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant work experience in project controls for large industrial projects, with at least 5 years as a project controls leader.
• Proficient in English (excellent written and spoken communication).
• Strong analytical capabilities with data analytics and Monte Carlo quantitative analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute cost control, reporting, scheduling, planning, and progress measurement procedures across all Growth projects.
• Maintain project controls data specifications (CBS and WBS levels) and a project database.
• Develop reporting formats using Primavera P6, Oracle/Cleopatra, Data Studio and produce Monthly Project Status Reports.
• Participate in Growth project risk identification sessions and implement a risk evaluation process using Monte Carlo analysis.
• Act as the primary project controls support for FEL‑1 and FEL‑2 stages, with resources assigned for FEL‑3 and Execution stages.
• Provide oversight and audits of schedule and cost performance with BU Project Managers.
• Interface with Global Projects to standardize tooling, templates, and procedures.

Skills

Data analytics

Monte Carlo analysis

Project controls leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Cleopatra

Data Studio

Job description

Project Controls Manager

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As a Project Controls Manager – Growth Projects at Vopak North America, your mission is to enhance Project Execution Excellence throughout the US and Canada Business Unit (BU) to Industry Best levels. Your goal is to establish project control tools that provide a benchmark for success, while analyzing project performance, forecasting, and status reporting to aid in critical strategic decision‑making.

What will you be doing?

• System Implementation & Oversight: Develop, implement, and execute all cost control, reporting, scheduling, planning, and progress measurement procedures across all Business Unit Growth projects.

• Data & Benchmarking: Maintain project controls data specifications (CBS and WBS levels) and a project database to support accurate estimating, norms analysis, and benchmarking.

• Tool Utilization & Reporting: Develop reporting formats using industry‑standard tools (like Primavera P6, Oracle/Cleopatra, Data Studio) to enable proactive, informed intervention on project execution and deliver Monthly Project Status Reports.

• Risk Management: Participate in Growth project risk identification sessions and implement a risk evaluation process utilizing quantitative Monte Carlo analysis approaches.

• Project Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary project controls support for all BU projects in the FEL‑1 and FEL‑2 stages, and ensure appropriate project controls resources are assigned for FEL‑3 and Execution stages.

• Governance & Auditing: Provide oversight and audits of schedule and cost performance, tracking project performance to support required interventions with BU Project Managers.

• Global Collaboration: Interface with Global Projects to contribute to the continuous improvement of global standards, tooling, templates, and procedures standardization.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• Competitive, market‑based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account Options

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)

• Paid Time Off and Sick Days

• Additional Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Accident Insurance

  • Legal Plan

  • Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• ID Theft Insurance

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.

• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you?

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field professional and intellectual level.

• You have 10-15 years of relevant work experience in project controls for large industrial projects, with at least 5 years as a project controls leader.

• You are proficient in English (excellent written and spoken communication skills).

• You possess strong analytical capabilities (with an affinity for data analytics/data science) and are familiar with Monte Carlo quantitative analysis software.

• You have a proven capability to establish and manage project controls programs, balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on execution in a lean, dynamic team environment.

• You are an entrepreneurial, self‑propelling leader who connects easily with the business, engages cross‑cultural/generational stakeholders, and inspires people.

• You possess (or are able to obtain) a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and have the ability to travel domestically (10-15%).

What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward.

Work Environment

(Office staff only - does not go to terminal)

This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

While performin g t he duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and a r m s; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination